Description
A refreshing pasta dish made with Mafaldine, lemon, and broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Mafaldine pasta
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Mafaldine pasta according to package instructions.
- In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli to the pasta water.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit Parmesan cheese.
- You can add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Mafaldine Pasta, Lemon Pasta, Broccoli Pasta